PhD in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals

No, a PhD in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals is only valid in Part-Time mode through a blended mode of learning in India. It is not allowed to offer any PhD degree in Online mode. However, it is possible to pursue Forensic Accounting Specialization through DBA Online from a globally accredited foreign university.

The duration of a PhD program in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals is five to eight years.  Working professionals might be reluctant to commit to such a lengthy program because it is offered in a mixed or hybrid format.  Due to this, business professionals may leave this program after being admitted.

However, with a fully online mode, an Online DBA in Forensic Accounting can be completed within 3 years. This duration is short enough for the working professionals to complete this program without any problems. 

Business Professionals need to meet these eligibility criteria to pursue a PhD in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals in a Part-Time mode-

• Earned a post-graduate degree in Forensic Accounting or an associated field from an accredited university.
• 55% to 60% in PG, depending on the requirements of the specific university.
• Depending on the requirements of the university, a minimum of 5 to 10 years of professional experience is required. 
• Passed the university-level entrance exam or the national level.
• Permission to enroll in the part-time PhD program in Forensic Accounting from the current employer.

Here are the eligibility requirements for the Forensic Accounting Specialization through the DBA Doctorate- 

Business Professionals need to meet these eligibility criteria to pursue a PhD in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals in a Part-Time mode-

• Earned a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% marks. 
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in a professional environment after graduation.
• No entrance qualification is mandatory for admission. 

 OR

• Earned a Master’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% marks.
• No professional work experience required with a Master’s degree. 
• No entrance qualification is mandatory for admission.

The fee structure of the PhD in Forensic Accounting for Working Professionals is INR 80,000 Per Year to INR 1,00,000  Per Year. This fee structure may prove to be highly expensive given its prolonged duration. The blended mode of this program, which requires working professionals to visit the university campus at proper intervals, adds to this expenditure. 

However, the fee structure of the Online DBA in Forensic Accounting remains in the range of INR 5,50,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the full course.  Working professionals will not be required to make any additional expenditure due to its Online mode.